Meriwether Lewis

The Journals of Lewis and Clark (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This edition retains the original idiosyncratic spelling and punctuation. " "These Journals are from May 14, 1804, the day the expedition left the Mississippi River, to September 26, 1806, a day or two after they arrived back in St. Louis. It includes all possible Journal entries of Lewis and Clark. Most of the "courses and distances" and "celestial observations" have been omitted. The notes and most of the corrections of past editors have been removed." According to Wikipedia: "The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-1806), headed by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, was the first American overland expedition to the Pacific coast and back."

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Seltzer Books
• Seitenzahl: 645
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781455340095
• Artikelnr.: 54130051

Autorenporträt

Meriwether Lewis, born on August 18, 1774, in Albemarle County, Virginia, was an American explorer, soldier, and public administrator. In 1801, President Thomas Jefferson appointed him as his personal secretary, recognizing Lewis's leadership abilities and frontier experience. Two years later, Lewis was chosen to lead the Corps of Discovery, alongside William Clark, to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.The expedition, spanning from 1804 to 1806, aimed to map uncharted territories, establish trade with Native American tribes, and assert U.S. sovereignty over the land. Lewis meticulously documented the journey, providing valuable insights into the region's geography, flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures. Their successful navigation to the Pacific Ocean and back significantly contributed to America's westward expansion.Following the expedition, Lewis was appointed governor of the Upper Louisiana Territory in 1807. However, he faced challenges in this role, including political conflicts and financial difficulties. Tragically, on October 11, 1809, at the age of 35, Lewis died from gunshot wounds under mysterious circumstances, with debates persisting over whether it was suicide or murder.